Application instructions for Continuing Traditional JD, Accelerated JD, JD/MBA and LLM students
Below you will see an overview of the financial aid application process for continuing School of Law students. To be considered for all available financial assistance, return all completed application materials by May 1, 2011.
Click on the steps listed below for more detailed instructions:
- Complete the 2011-12 FAFSA by April 15
- Submit one item online via CAESAR by May 1:
- Northwestern will determine your financial aid eligibility and aid package
- Accept or decline your award package
Note: Application instructions are different for International Students.
1. Complete the 2011-12 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by April 15
- Visit the FAFSA web site and complete the online form.
- Designate Northwestern as the recipient of the information; our federal school code is 001739.
- RECEIPT DEADLINE: May 1, 2011. We recommend submitting your FAFSA by April 15, 2011 to ensure it is received by the May 1 deadline.
2. Submit the Following Item by May 2, 2011
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2011-12 University Aid Application
- Continuing students may access this document online via their TO DO list for the 2011-12 academic year in CAESAR. If you are unable to link to this document via your TO DO list, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 312-503-8722.
3. Northwestern will Determine Your Financial Aid Eligibility and Aid Package
The basic equation for need based financial aid is as follows:
Cost of Attendance (COA) - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Demonstrated Institutional Need
All applications will be reviewed in the order they were received.
4. Accept or Decline Your Award Package
Our office will begin sending financial award decision e-mails on a rolling basis beginning June 15, 2011. If you have demonstrated institutional financial need, your financial aid package may include a combination of student loans.
